BELIEFS
The Rise of the Master County
Regional Power In an era defined by decentralization and localized governance, the idea of a Master County presents a
January 4, 2025
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Systems Issues
Addressing Symptoms
Inside Fountain House
Stepping into Fountain House, one is immediately struck by its welcoming atmosphere—bright, clean, and intentionally designed to avoid the sterile,
January 2, 2025
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ACADEMIA
Expanding the Scope of Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) to Include Prescriptive Authority
The mental health care system is in crisis, facing unprecedented demand and chronic shortages of qualified providers who can offer
December 16, 2024
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Change
Book Review: The Chosen Reject by Phillip Fleming
Phillip Fleming’s The Chosen Reject is an intriguing exploration of human resilience, identity, and the complexities of being both chosen
December 16, 2024
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ACADEMIA
Rethinking Mental Illness: Healing and Recovery in the DSM
Rethinking Mental Illness: Healing and Recovery in the DSM The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) has
December 11, 2024
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Self Help
The Age of “I Don’t Give a Shit” and the Re-Rising of Gangs in the Bronx
In recent years, a cultural shift known as the “age of I don’t give a shit” has led to increasing
December 9, 2024
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Clinical
The Unsung Heroes of Mental Health Care: Why the LCSW Deserves Our Support
In my family, my brother and I often kid about our respective professions. As a therapist, my work focuses on
December 6, 2024
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Change
See Who We Are
It wasn’t lost on me that the Saturday after the election, I woke up with a sore left arm. By
December 3, 2024
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Self Help
OPWDD and OMH: Innovative Approaches to Inclusive Work
Sheltered workshops for individuals with developmental disabilities were phased out in New York by OPWDD due to concerns over integration,
October 16, 2024
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Why ‘Crazy’ is Outdated: The Rise of Behavioral Health
The term “crazy” has historically marginalized those deviating from norms. As mental health understanding evolves, “behavioral health” is preferred, recognizing
September 23, 2024
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